Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Medknow
Source : MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences
Url : https://doi.org/10.4103/mamcjms.mamcjms_8_21
Campus : Faridabad
School : School of Medicine
Department : Orthopaedics
Year : 2021
Abstract :
Operating in coronavirus disease times has become a challenge as it risks the frontline task force. Till now, no definitive and clear-cut guidelines for reducing aerosol generating procedures using the orthopedic power tools have been issued by the World Health Organization. We describe a technique to reduce aerosol generation in orthopedic procedures especially during drilling while inserting a screw or pin. We tooled a piece of polycarbonate plastic glass into a cup-shaped configuration and made two working portals, one through which a drill bit/sleeve could be advanced and the other through which a suction catheter could be inserted to suck out the dangerous fumes while drilling.
Cite this Research Publication : Saurabh Dutt, Nishant Bhatia, Pritish Singh, Rakesh Sehrawat, Reduction of Aerosol Exposure to Orthopedic Surgeons while Drilling Bone in COVID-19 Era, MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences, Medknow, 2021, https://doi.org/10.4103/mamcjms.mamcjms_8_21